The Panthers, who have gone 12-0 each of the past three seasons in conference, have won 38 straight in league. Their last loss was on Feb. 17, 2010, 50-45 to North Medford.

"I'm glad we were able to win another conference title," said South Medford coach Tom Cole, whose team wrapped up the title 11/2 weeks ago. "Our hope is that we constantly get better. We're going to have to be prepared for what will be a dramatic shift in competition."

South Medford (20-4), the defending state champion, has a home playoff game next Wednesday against a team to be determined. The Panthers must win that and another playoff game March 2 to earn a trip back to Portland for the eight-team tournament.

Senior guard Kylie Towry made all seven of her 2-point field goals and scored 28 points to lead the Panthers. She made three 3-pointers and was 10 of 12 (83 percent) from the field.

All but one South Medford player shot better than 50 percent. The Panthers were 39 of 63 from the field for 62 percent.

South Medford blitzed the Cavers in the first half, limiting them to two first-quarter points and surging to a 51-7 halftime lead.

"The last few games, we've had the ability to establish a lead early and play with a bit of a cushion," said Cole. "We're able to do a lot of things in the rotation to allow everyone to get balanced minutes."

MAZAMA 52, HIDDEN VALLEY 51 — At Klamath Falls, Skyler Schram knocked down a pair of free throws with seconds remaining to help Mazama capture third place in the Skyline Conference playoffs.

The contest ended Hidden Valley's season.

JJ Flynn scored with 13 seconds to go to put the Mustangs (5-20) ahead by one before the Vikings came down and missed a shot. But Schram, who had 14 points, grabbed the offensive rebound and was fouled, leading to his decisive free throws. Hidden Valley missed a layup as time expired.

Jacob Ford added 14 points for Mazama (13-13).

Alan Rojas led the Mustangs with 15 points, five assists and four steals.